Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) recently secured more than $9 million in federal funding for local projects in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District through government funding bills passed by the House of Representatives

A west suburban man accused of murdering a pregnant woman last week in her Downers Grove home is out of the hospital and back in the DuPage County jail, authorities said Sunday

The man accused of killing a pregnant Downers Grove woman is in critical condition in a hospital, after suffering injuries Thursday while in the DuPage County jail

The Community High School District 99 Board of Education has approved Kate Morris as the district’s new assistant superintendent for student learning.

Prosecutors will seek a life sentence for a man accused of killing a pregnant Downers Grove woman

The man accused of murdering a pregnant Downers Grove woman Monday stabbed her 70 times, DuPage County prosecutors allege in petition asking to have the suspect held in custody while awaiting trial

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois is seeking blood donations, especially O-negative and O-positive blood, from residents to restore hospital and patient blood supplies affected by recent winter weather.

A man has been charged with first-degree murder, accused of stabbing a pregnant woman to death Monday evening in Downers Grove

A Joliet man accused of posting a video threatening a Westmont Porsche warehouse will remain in jail until his next court appearance, prosecutors said.

The Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee will host its first meeting of the new year at 5:30 p.m Jan. 5 at the Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass Ave.

Westmont's updated water distribution rates will go into effect starting late in January

Westmont will kick off its holiday celebration Dec. 5 with Snow Much Fun

Westmont’s next recycling event will be held on Nov. 22

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

The People’s Resource Center in Westmont is in need of volunteers

The Westmont Police Department will co-host two paper shredding events in 2025 to benefit Special Olympics Illinois

Protestors clashed with ICE outside Broadview facility Friday morning, leading to authorities apparently using a chemical agent to disperse the crowd, while video shows a masked agent pushing Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh to the ground.

The Caskets on Cass race is the final event of Westmont’s Trick or Treat Trail. This year the event will be held on Oct. 18.

The sign-up deadline is approaching for two Halloween events in Westmont.

Westmont Public Works is hosting an Oak-toberfest Program at NEAT Kitchen + Bar, 246 N. Cass Ave., on from 3to 6 p.m. Oct. 3.

The Westmont Fire Department has scheduled its annual open house on Sept. 20 at the Johanik Fire Department Headquarters, 6015 S. Cass Ave.

The People’s Resource Center will hold a fall career and resource fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3.

A man has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after crashing early Friday into the Uncle Jon’s Music store in downtown Westmont.

The People’s Resource Center will hold its Fall Career and Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3, at the Westmont location, 104 Chestnut Ave.

The Westmont Public Library is once again hosting its annual Monarch Festival.

USA Luge will return to Westmont on Sunday as a part of its Midwest Slider Search in an effort to meet and recruit Olympic hopefuls.

A new event that celebrates all things creative and artistic with a local flair is being coordinated by the village of Westmont.

Two DuPage County men are accused of armed robbery after allegedly robbing a man of his gaming console and cell phone at gunpoint, authorities said.

A judge has sentenced a suburban bank robber to seven years and eight months in federal prison.

The 2025 Taste of Westmont was held July 10-13, 2025.

Three men have been charged with traveling to meet a minor at a Downers Grove motel for sexual purposes, prosecutors said.

The Westmont Race to the Flag 5K took place on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Ty Warner Park in Westmont.

Downers Grove launches its Friday Night Live concert lineup, while Westmont is home to the Spring Fling Festival, Darien adds a carnival to the holiday weekend, and The Forge Lemont Quarries presents the Blues, Brews & BBQ Fest. Theater lovers are offered a trio of new offerings.

A motion was denied Friday to detain pre-trial a Chicago man accused of robbing at gunpoint a postal carrier, prosecutors said.

Thousands of people are expected to line Ogden Avenue from Aurora to Chicago Sunday as part of the Hands Across Chicagoland demonstration to protest the Trump administration

Revenue generated by all three golf courses run by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County totaled $8.38 million last year, the agency’s director of golf said Tuesday.

The Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago (TECO) and the New Era Culture and Education Foundation hosted a special cultural event featuring performance by the internationally recognized Jhong Jheng Elementary School Suona and Drum Ensemble from Kinmen, Taiwan on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Westmont.

An acclaimed guest violinist, a debut Spring Fest at Brookfield Zoo Chicago and a winning fish fry and foreign film will be part of the fun.

Downers Grove North High School senior Colin Finn earned a free ride to college as a recipient of the Chick Evans Scholarship

Wheaton has joined a growing list of suburban towns enacting a municipal 1% percent sales tax on groceries to replace a state-imposed tax set to be repealed at the start of next year.

Voters determined this election who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

This spring, DuPage and Cook county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

A proposal to outsource custodial, maintenance and grounds services in Community High School District is being questioned

Gina Parrilli: I don’t have prior political experience, I believe that’s a strength. I’m running to represent residents.

Robert Plowman: Overall, I am satisfied with the current state of the village and the direction it is heading. I am equally pleased that the mayor and the village board appear to be working collaboratively towards common goals

Bruce Barker: I want to see more opportunities for resident input on major decisions and foster an increased line of communication between residents and local government.

Art work done on small canvasses by early childhood students through adults is on display at the Westmont Public Library.

The People’s Resource Center recently opened a a two-building campus in Wheaton

A motion was granted Friday to deny pre-trial release for a Chicago man accused of possessing more than 100 grams of illegal narcotics and leading police on a high-speed chase, prosecutors said.

From a stage musical to a Neil Simon comedy, to toys and kits for sale, to an internationally flavored restaurant week and Celtic melodies, fun awaits across the suburbs.